Two week online 15 PDP professional development course
July 6, 2020-July 17, 2020
Participants will read and analyze ACCESS score reports and utilize the WIDA CAN DO Descriptors to determine the language needs, within each domain, for their EL students. In the final assignment, participants will plan tasks for lessons that promote language development for specific listening, speaking, reading, and writing levels.
Assignments are self-paced within the 2-week time frame and organized within a folder located in "Content" on the sidebar menu. There will be three short quizzes related to presentations, videos, and readings. Participants will be expected to address the discussion prompts in paragraph form and also respond to the posts of 2 colleagues. The discussion forum can be accessed through "Discussions" on the sidebar menu.
In addition to the discussion prompts and quizzes, participants will have related articles with reading responses. The final assignment, a case study, will be due on July 17, 2020. This course satisfies the DESE relicensure requirement for 15 PDPs related to SEI or ESL.
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Two week online 15 PDP professional development course
June 22, 2020-July 3, 2020
Through presentations, videos, readings, research, online discussions and a case study, participants will learn about and analyze the different student groups and language development needs beyond English Learners.

Assignments are self-paced within the 2-week time frame, and organized within a folder located in "Content" on the sidebar menu. There will be three short quizzes related to presentations, videos, and readings. Participants will be expected to address the discussion prompts in paragraph form and also respond to the posts of 2 colleagues. The discussion forum can be accessed through "Discussions" on the sidebar menu.

In addition to the discussion prompts, participants will have related articles with reading responses. Participants will complete an action plan for a Former English Learner (FEL) or First Language Not English (FLNE) student which will be due on July 3, 2020. This course satisfies the DESE relicensure requirement of 15 PDPs related to SEI or ESL.
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August 3-28, 2020 Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk that Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understandings by Jeff Zwiers and Marie Crawford
Participants can purchase the book here, copy and paste the link to your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Academic-Conversations-Classroom-Critical-Understandings-ebook/dp/B009P4O2T2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Academic+Conversations%3A+Classroom+Talk+that+Fosters+Critical+Thinking+and+Content+Understandings+by+Jeff+Zwiers+and+Marie+Crawford&qid=1590511340&sr=8-1
Description: Where would we be without conversation? Throughout history, conversations have allowed us to see different perspectives, build ideas, and solve problems. Conversations, particularly those referred to in this book as academic conversations, push students to think and learn in lasting ways. Academic conversations are back-and-forth dialogues in which students focus on a topic and explore it by building, challenging, and negotiating relevant ideas.
Unfortunately, academic conversations are rare in many classrooms. Talk is often dominated by the teacher and a few students, or it does not advance beyond short responses to the teacher's questions. Even certain teaching approaches and curriculum programs neglect to train students how to maintain a focused, respectful, and thoughtful conversation.
To address these challenges, authors Jeff Zwiers and Marie Crawford have identified five core communication skills to help students hold productive academic conversations across content areas. These skills include: elaborating and clarifying, supporting ideas with evidence, building on and/or challenging ideas, paraphrasing, and synthesizing. This book shows teachers how to weave the cultivation of academic conversation skills and conversations into current teaching approaches.
Participants will be expected to address weekly discussion prompts in paragraph form and also respond to the posts of 2 colleagues. The discussion forum can be accessed through "Discussions" on the sidebar menu. Each week's assignments are organized within a folder that will open at 8am each Monday morning (see dates above). The folders are located in "Content" on the sidebar menu. At the conclusion of the text, participants will write a two page reflection describing one aspect from the book that will be put into practice.
This book study satisfies the DESE re-licensure requirement of 15 PDPs related to SEI or ESL.
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September 1-20, 2020 Assessing English Learners in U.S. Schools by Timothy L Farnsworth and Margaret E Malone
Participants can purchase the book here, copy and paste the link to your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Assessing-English-Learners-U-S-Schools/dp/1942223188/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Assessing+English+Learners+in+U.S.+Schools&qid=1590511547&sr=8-2
Description: Why assess? And what will I do with the results? This book examines classroom assessment (not standardized assessment) through the lenses of three ESL teachers from across the United States. The teachers face a number of challenges particular to their individual situations, and other challenges common to all U.S. public school teachers. Most important, this book views teachers as the people best able to make their students successful. The decisions they make about assessments in the areas of literacy, oral language, and content-specific language development result in actionable information. Short reflections, jargon sidebars, and chapter activities make this an enjoyable, user-friendly resource for teachers in any classroom.
Participants will be expected to address weekly discussion prompts in paragraph form and also respond to the posts of 2 colleagues. The discussion forum can be accessed through "Discussions" on the sidebar menu. Each week's assignments are organized within a folder that will open at 8am each Monday morning (see dates above). The folders are located in "Content" on the sidebar menu. At the conclusion of the text, participants will write a two page reflection describing one aspect from the book that will be put into practice.
This book study satisfies the DESE re-licensure requirements for 15 PDPs in SEI or ESL.
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July 6-31, 2020 Supporting English Learners with Exceptional Needs by Patricia Rice Doran and Amy K. Noggle
Participants can purchase the book here, copy and paste the link to your browser: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Supporting+English+Learners+with+Exceptional+Needs+by+Patricia+Rice+Doran+and+Amy+K.+Noggle&ref=nb_sb_noss
Description: Educators working with English learners face challenges beyond teaching academic content in languages new to the students. The added layer of problem-solving for those who may have exceptional needs and providing the appropriate support can be a complex process that involves careful decision making. This book provides a discussion of strengths-based and deficit-based mindsets, collaborative problem-solving, and universal supports for curriculum access. Discover the importance of problem-solving processes at all levels, inclusive approaches to education, and a commitment to appropriate special education identification. Each chapter involves vignettes, discussion of key concepts, practical approaches and strategies, and reflection for discussion questions.
Participants will be expected to address weekly discussion prompts in paragraph form and also respond to the posts of 2 colleagues. The discussion forum can be accessed through "Discussions" on the sidebar menu. Each week's assignments are organized within a folder that will open at 8am each Monday morning (see dates above). The folders are located in "Content" on the sidebar menu. At the conclusion of the text, participants will write a two page reflection describing one aspect from the book that will be put into practice.
This book study satisfies the DESE relicensure requirement for 15 PDPs related to SEI or ESL.
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